Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Necropsy Assistant (CARE)

Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Necropsy Assistant

• Equipment Usage:
  • Using a hoist to load and unload a tissue digester
  • Cleaning the equipment after loading
  • Cleaning the coolers
  • Cleaning the necropsy area with disinfectants
• Tissue Processing
  
  • Assisting in the necropsy and disposal process. This includes showing students basic necropsy techniques and assisting the pathologist and residents during a necropsy
  • Processing patients for cremation and working closely with outside cremation companies
  • Participates in infectious disease necropsies and taking samples to the Alachua County Health D
• Department when needed
  
  • Sharpening knives with a wet stone and steel
  • Preparing various chemical solutions
• Customer assistance and administrative support
  
  • Working with computers (scanning inventory) and bagging tissue
  • Stocking lab areas with specific supplies when needed
  • Talking to potential and current clients to assess needs and resolve issues

$15.00-$17.00/hour

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience, including customer service and computer records maintenance

Bachelor degree preferred; experience working with animals; experience working in a Necropsy Laboratory

This is a CARE position offering limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. When appropriate certifications are achieved, promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available. This position will also become eligible for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.